HVN plans more affordable apartments in Mar Vista

HVN Development is planning more affordable housing in Mar Vista.  The Irvine-based developer filed an application with the Los Angeles Department of City Planning to replace a triplex at 12508 West Pacific Avenue with a seven-story apartment building, Urbanize Los Angeles reported.  The building wo

David Rockwell Builds a Sinuous Restaurant for L.A.’s New Lucas Museum of Narrative Art

Designed with no right angles and sweeping Hollywood views, Skywalker Grill isn’t your average museum café.

Beverly Hills chateau owned by Casey Kasem’s widow in contract with $16M ask

The French Normandy-inspired residence owned by actress Jean Kasem, widow of the late radio legend Casey Kasem, has found a buyer. The home, known as Chateau Jean des Lavandes at 1027 Ridgedale Drive in Beverly Hills, is listed for just under $16 million, or $3,642 per square foot.  It marked last w

A Historic San Francisco Penthouse With Hearst Family Ties Asks $5.2 Million

Currently owned by billionaire venture capitalist Tim Draper, the full-floor unit was once a refuge for Patty Hearst.